The state of Maryland has updated there law pertaining to smoke detectors. The new amendment is in place to further reduce the number of fire fatalities in homes each year. Here are 5 important things you need to know.
1. Maryland’s new smoke alarm law requires the
replacement of all BATTERY-ONLY operated smoke
alarms with units powered by sealed-in, 10-year
long-life batteries.
2. All smoke alarms have expiration dates. Both hard-
wired and battery-operated smoke alarms need
to be replaced every ten years. If your smoke
detector has not been replaced since 2004, it’s time!
3. Smoke alarms are
required to be located outside each sleeping
area and on every level of your home including
basements finished or unfinished
4. For homes constructed since 1994, smoke alarms
have been required inside all sleeping rooms. For
maximum protection, fire officials recommend
installing smoke alarms in sleeping rooms
regardless of the year of construction.
5. Homeowners have until January 1, 2018 to
comply with the new law.
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